pick-me-up

/ˌpɪk mi ˈʌp/
/ˈpɪkmiəp/
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Definitions of pick-me-up
  1. noun
    a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
    synonyms: bracer
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    type of:
    restorative, tonic
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  2. noun
    anything with restorative powers
    synonyms: pickup
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    type of:
    corrective, restorative
    a device for treating injury or disease
Pronunciation
US
/ˌpɪk mi ˈʌp/
UK
/ˈpɪkmiəp/
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